Pick #14 - Strategies

[spurraider21]

Who do y'all like between Sorber and Coward at 14?

Coward

i'd take any of the 3&D forward types like Fleming/Bryant/Coward over Sorber

i like sorber more than the Beringer or Essengue though

[mo7888]

Who do y'all like between Sorber and Coward at 14?

Sorber for me..

[Mr. Body]

It's all a screen and they're going to take Egor Demin.

[mo7888]

It's all a screen and they're going to take Egor Demin.

I know it's a minority opinion, but I wouldn't hate it.

[scottspurs]

I’ll post this here too could be big news if true:

Adam Finkelstein from CBS sports is reporting that Victor Wembanyama no longer wants to play the 5 and has told the Franchise. He believes the Spurs are aggressively trying to trade up for Khaman Maluach or another big. If they get wiped out they could target a wing like Cedric Coward or trade back.

[Russ]

I’ll post this here too could be big news if true:

Adam Finkelstein from CBS sports is reporting that Victor Wembanyama no longer wants to play the 5 and has told the Franchise. He believes the Spurs are aggressively trying to trade up for Khaman Maluach or another big. If they get wiped out they could target a wing like Cedric Coward or trade back.

Wemby may not want to play the 5, but I'm pretty sure he doesn't want to play next to a 5 that will get in his way.

[scott]

I know it's a minority opinion, but I wouldn't hate it.

I like the Egor idea if they see him as a ball handling PF who can add a little more bulk to his frame and develop as a shooter. Would make for a really cool lineup alongside Fox, Harper and Castle (because Castle is a SF)

[mo7888]

I’ll post this here too could be big news if true:

Adam Finkelstein from CBS sports is reporting that Victor Wembanyama no longer wants to play the 5 and has told the Franchise. He believes the Spurs are aggressively trying to trade up for Khaman Maluach or another big. If they get wiped out they could target a wing like Cedric Coward or trade back.

That may explain not going after KD

[mo7888]

I like the Egor idea if they see him as a ball handling PF who can add a little more bulk to his frame and develop as a shooter. Would make for a really cool lineup alongside Fox, Harper and Castle (because Castle is a SF)

That's the way I see it too. I think it let's us develop the beautiful game with Wemby, Harper, and Demin in a couple years.

[scottspurs]

That may explain not going after KD

That was exactly my 1st thought

[Mr. Body]

I know it's a minority opinion, but I wouldn't hate it.

Same here. It's also on point. He's exactly the sort of player they go for.

[spurs10]

Not being funny but does anyone know if Timvp is ok? Very odd that we didnt get any other threads or updates from him this entire time for over a month and draft is 2 days away.

I asked awhile back if anyone actually had the ability to get in touch with him and got crickets. I got the impression that ChumpDumper might keep in touch with him in real life? CD, is this the case? Are you able to shed any light. People have genuine human concern for the Ellis family.

Yes I hope he and Kori are well. Their takes are my main reason for being here.

[scott]

Yes I hope he and Kori are well. Their takes are my main reason for being here.

Well, CD has been plenty active on this site today but hasn't addressed this question. I thought maybe he kept in touch with LJ and Kori based on a previous response he had to the joke that timvp had died. Maybe he doesn't know them personally, or maybe whatever they have going on they are keeping private.

Someone keeps paying the bills around here though... so I guess we can enjoy it while it lasts

[Eaglenole2002]

Ok, so if this placed closed up shop, where else is there to post to get decent discussion?

[sfernald]

I like the Egor idea if they see him as a ball handling PF who can add a little more bulk to his frame and develop as a shooter. Would make for a really cool lineup alongside Fox, Harper and Castle (because Castle is a SF)

I heard castle grew six inches this summer so now he’s a center.

[scott]

I heard castle grew six inches this summer so now he’s a center.

This is perfect because Wemby has decided he wants to be the Coyote.

[DAF86]

This is another Poku level take and it’s embarrassing tbh

Want me to compile all your horrible takes?

[Dejounte]

Want me to compile all your horrible takes?

Go ahead and compile them if you want, but it’s a waste of time— I’ve learned and grown from every take. That growth is why I’m able to have varied, meaningful discussions across different basketball topics. Meanwhile, it’s been a decade and your knowledge still hasn’t evolved past overhyping any big who can shoot.

[DAF86]

Go ahead and compile them if you want, but it’s a waste of time— I’ve learned and grown from every take. That growth is why I’m able to have varied, meaningful discussions across different basketball topics. Meanwhile, it’s been a decade and your knowledge still hasn’t evolved past overhyping any big who can shoot.

Maybe I needed to do less learning since my takes aren't as as yours, tbh.

Anyways, can you hurry up and grow into a poster that doesn't neglect shooting in the NBA in 2025?

[Ice009]

I asked awhile back if anyone actually had the ability to get in touch with him and got crickets. I got the impression that ChumpDumper might keep in touch with him in real life? CD, is this the case? Are you able to shed any light. People have genuine human concern for the Ellis family.

Yeah, my guess would be CD might know him, but apart from that, not sure who else would have contact with them in real life.

Just odd - I mean we know he wrote the draft board just a month ago, so hopefully hes all good.

I forgot about that draft board article. I'd settle for knowing if he's at least OK health wise. I guessed he's really busy. Hope it's nothing health related. Did you used to keep in touch with him outside the message board years ago? I thought you did know him outside of here, but can't remember.

Yes I hope he and Kori are well. Their takes are my main reason for being here.

I echo that sentiment.

[DPG21920]

Yeah, my guess would be CD might know him, but apart from that, not sure who else would have contact with them in real life.



I forgot about that draft board article. I'd settle for knowing if he's at least OK health wise. I guessed he's really busy. Hope it's nothing health related. Did you used to keep in touch with him outside the message board years ago? I thought you did know him outside of here, but can't remember.



I echo that sentiment.

There was a running gag he was my Uncle but it was just a gag - didnt know him in real world but talked in DMs a few times.

[Ice009]

There was a running gag he was my Uncle but it was just a gag - didnt know him in real world but talked in DMs a few times.

OK, darn, yep, that is what I was vaguely remembering. I do remember all that now. Thanks for clarifying.

[RC_Drunkford]

getting a big like Sorber who can immediately play back up 5 on a rookie deal would be amazing value. The 14th pick only costs you 5 million in salary. Daniel Gafford just signed for 20 million. I'm not mad if we get a 3-and-D wing either though.

You are so ing far gone if you see nba three point shooter in that video. Ihart made 8 three points in the gleague championship game and now he shoots basically zero threes per year. This guy has a low chance of becoming even an average three point shooter. If you want to argue he will become a dominate rim protector and rim runner than fine, even an incredible screener but you aren’t selling me the three point pencil haha.

He has shooting upside regardless. I'm not just saying college tape, but the sudanese national team as well, plus his FT%. It's a gamble like it is with anybody you draft. And regardless if he becomes a shooter or not, the other intangibles give him a very high floor.

[bluebellmaniac]

When did Chump come back to life?

Been gone a while and see people mentioning him.

TIA

[Ditty]

How do y'all see the fit with Sorber and Wemby?

I am among the few who would be fine with Berringer at 14. I get the appeal down the line, along with the current concerns.

If we could trade back with Brooklyn and get him at 19 and pick up 26 or 27 to get Hugo or Powell, I would love that, too.

I am with Spurs Raider and prefer Coward over any of the bigs. Get Laravia still and a big in free agency.

However, I still like Essengue's home run swing at 15.